William Henry Phillips

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, William (Bill) Henry Phillips, passed away March 24, 2011, at home surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on September 9, 1927, in Spring Canyon, Utah, son of James H. Phillips and Isabella McCrae Phillips. He graduated from South High School, Salt Lake City, in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 in the Philippines and Korea. In 1952, he earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of Utah, where he was a member of Theta Tau.
In 1953, Bill married Gloria Busico, and they moved to Orem in 1959. He worked for U.S. Steel Corp. at the Geneva plant for 26 years. He was a member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus, and the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Bill served his community by giving his energy and professional talents to St. Francis Church, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of Utah, and the Orem City Planning Commission.

ill is survived by his wife Gloria; children Sue (Jerald) Woodbury of Beaverton, Oregon; Peggy (Alan) Foster of Shasta, California; Mark (Deb) Phillips of Lehi, Utah; Kathleen (Ernie) Sandoval of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Matthew (Lisa) Phillips of Portland, Oregon; 12 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert, and grandson, Nicholas Phillips.

Friends may call Tuesday evening at 7:30, with recitation of the Rosary at 8:00, at St. Francis Church, 63 East 500 North, Orem. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM, March 30, 2011 at St. Francis Church, followed by interment at Lehi City Cemetery.

Bill's family sends special thanks to all of his health care providers, especially First Choice Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Building Fund or a charity of your choice.